J. E. Vance

J. D. Vance is an American politician, author, and former venture capitalist best known for his 2016 memoir *Hillbilly Elegy*, which drew wide attention for its portrayal of working-class life in Appalachia and the Rust Belt. Born in Middletown, Ohio, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps, graduated from Yale Law School, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022, and became vice president of the United States in 2025.